Be STILL.

  As the Christmas gatherings went on, I found myself getting more and more weary.  Both emotionally and physically, and the Lord began speaking to me to BE STILL.

  I knew I better obey, so we quickly ran some errands, made some lingering returns and grabbed enough groceries to hunker down and just BE STILL until the New Year.

And so, we did!  We said no to lots of fun invitations, but obedience brings healing and blessings.

  We played games.  We read loads of books.  Watched movies.  Played Wii.  Listened to new Adventure in Odyssey cd's down by the fire.  Ate snacks, leftovers and yummy food sweet friends dropped by.  We were just STILL, and enjoyed some down time for our hearts and emotions. 

  Dale has been my rock.  He is such a blessing to me, caring for me when I can't think how to care for myself.  Asking if he can run me a bath, nudging me to bed when its getting late.  He can always make me laugh, even when I don't want to.

 I am grateful to have him to lean so heavily on, in this time of grieving.  He knows this feeling all to well.

    I am grateful to have such a cozy beautiful place to hunker down in and rest.  The Lord knew it was important we finished the apartment, so we could be here safe and warm for dad's funeral and the days of healing after.

  I don't know what the future holds, but I know WHO holds my future, and that is enough for me.

Hugs, T